Megaspeed has hired a US law firm to review export control compliance, says Singaporean director

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Carpio’s pal says 11 people chipped in for P200,000 meal in Tokyo

Nov 12, 2026

Carpio’s pal says 11 people chipped in for P200,000 meal in Tokyo

MANILA, Philippines – A witness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte testified on Thursday that 11 people chipped in for a P200,000 meal in Tokyo, which was paid for using the credit card of Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio. Anel Martin Antero took the witness stand in connection with the prosecution’s allegation

First female PMA alumna rises to Army brigadier general

Nov 12, 2026

First female PMA alumna rises to Army brigadier general

BAGUIO CITY — One of the first female graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and its first female summa cum laude has been promoted to Army Brigadier General. Army Brig. Gen. Leah Lorenzo Santiago was accorded arrival honors at the military school’s Sundial on Tuesday after receiving her one rank bump-up along with 12 other

Escudero reminds senator-judges vs threatening, insulting witnesses

Nov 12, 2026

Escudero reminds senator-judges vs threatening, insulting witnesses

MANILA, Philippines – Senate impeachment court presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday reminded his fellow senator-judges to refrain from threatening witnesses with the use of their contempt powers or making insulting remarks against them. In recent days, some senator-judges, including Escudero himself, have expressed displeasure with defense witnesses who softened their testimonies or could

PNP boosts security ahead of Asean Summit, holiday travel rush

Nov 12, 2026

PNP boosts security ahead of Asean Summit, holiday travel rush

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is stepping up security operations nationwide ahead of an expected influx of travelers during the extended holiday break, which coincides with the country’s hosting of the 49th Asean Summit. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. instructed all police regional offices to increase police visibility in anticipation

Prosecution seeks clarity on VP Duterte’s alleged dollar accounts

Nov 12, 2026

Prosecution seeks clarity on VP Duterte’s alleged dollar accounts

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution has raised concerns over Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged dollar accounts after her defense team dropped a Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) official from its witness list before the Senate Impeachment Court. Defense team spokesperson Michael Poa said the testimony of BPI senior vice president and lawyer Paul Roderick

How social aid could fund green jobs and reforestation

Nov 12, 2026

How social aid could fund green jobs and reforestation

Despite the Philippines spending hundreds of billions of pesos annually on social assistance programs, poverty, environmental degradation, watershed decline, biodiversity loss, flooding and climate vulnerability persist. At the same time, decades of reforestation efforts have produced mixed results because success has frequently been measured by the number of hectares planted rather than the number of

Palawan coast guard extends suspension of sea travel for small vessels

Nov 12, 2026

Palawan coast guard extends suspension of sea travel for small vessels

MANILA, Philippines — The Coast Guard District (CGD) of Palawan on Thursday, Nov. 12, continued the temporary suspension of sea travel for small vessels due to rough sea conditions. In an advisory, the CGD-Palawan said vessels or watercraft with a gross tonnage (GT) of 15 and below were prohibited from sailing in the following areas:

MMDA suspends electric Love Bus operations during Asean Summit

Nov 12, 2026

MMDA suspends electric Love Bus operations during Asean Summit

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Thursday that electric Love bus operations would be suspended from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18, during the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and related meetings. READ: MMDA gearing up for Asean Summit, deploying over 2,600 personnel Malacañang earlier declared the dates

DOJ launches 'Sure Ka Na Ba?' campaign vs. online scams

Nov 12, 2026

DOJ launches 'Sure Ka Na Ba?' campaign vs. online scams

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday launched a public awareness campaign to help Filipinos recognize and avoid online scams amid the increasing number of people exposed to fraudulent schemes.

Duterte-Carpio impeachment trial zeroes in on US$3,220 Tokyo meal

Nov 12, 2026

Duterte-Carpio impeachment trial zeroes in on US$3,220 Tokyo meal

A six-figure dinner bill in Japan involving Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s family has drawn scrutiny over her perceived lavish lifestyle, as ordinary Filipinos grapple with elevated inflation and a slowing economy. The 205,007-peso (US$3,220) tab was racked up at an upscale Tokyo restaurant in 2023 by a group of 11 people. Charged to the credit card of her lawyer-husband, Manases Carpio, the expense took centre stage on Thursday at Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment trial, which is...

PNP logs 304 domestic violence complaints vs. cops in 2026

Nov 12, 2026

PNP logs 304 domestic violence complaints vs. cops in 2026

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded 304 complaints involving police officers accused of domestic violence from January 1 to November 9, 2026.

Thai businessman gets 1,244 years in prison for tour package investment scam

Nov 12, 2026

Thai businessman gets 1,244 years in prison for tour package investment scam

A Bangkok court sentenced a businessman to 1,244 years in prison on Wednesday for defrauding 311 people through a tour package investment scheme, though Thai law caps his term in this case at 20 years.

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